HDFS Major: General Option
HDFS Undergraduate Option
Help communities grow stronger
Corvallis Campus
Ecampus
Explore how people and families develop over time
Explore how individuals develop over time in the contexts of family, school, work and society.
Learn how resiliency and relationships are developed and maintained, especially in challenging circumstances, such as living in poverty.
With the general HDFS major option, you’ll learn how to empower individuals, families and communities to survive and thrive.
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Sample human development and family sciences courses
- Family, school and community collaboration
- Children and youth with disabilities
- Family policy
The HDFS general option...
- Is ideal if you’re interested in education, social work, allied health sciences or other helping professions.
- Combines well with a minor or a second major in liberal studies, allied health professions, psychology, public health, sociology, Spanish, women’s studies, and gender and sexuality studies.
Career paths in human development and family sciences
A career in human development and family science offers the chance to make a lasting impact by supporting individuals' growth and strengthening family relationships.
Whether you work in health care, social services or family advocacy, you’ll help people navigate life’s challenges, promote well-being, and shape policies that support thriving communities.
Transform your passion for helping others into a force for positive change.
Explore other human development and family sciences major options
Select an option that matches your interests and career goals, whether it’s working with children, or seniors, or providing services for families and communities.
- Child development
- Early childhood (OSU-Cascades campus only)
- Human services
- HDFS online
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For program or admissions info, email the College of Health recruitment team.